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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
The Golden Argosy.

THE GOLDEN AReosY for January Is con-
tains the opening chapters of new serial by
Oliver Optic, the famous writer for young peo-
ple The veteran a1thor has evidently lost
none of his power to Judge from the interest
ing character of his new story.
Serials by Horatio Alger. Jr., Edward S. Ellis
Frank H, Converse and Captain Ashley are
also running in this popular periodical. as
well as second by oliver Optic. Sketches OF
George W. Childs, IN. Quad" and Colonel
Taylor, of the Boston Globe. have appeared
during the month, as well as many short
stories and other matter of general interest.
The illustrations are always of very high
class, but in the present number they are un-
usually attractive. Altogether there Is no
more finely gotten-up paper than THE GOLDEN
ARGosY, which is published by Frank A. Nun
sey, at 81 Warren Street. New York.
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s11.ao I'm Music for SIS Cents.

THIS FAvORITE ALBUM OF SONGS AND BAL
LADS, just published. contains thirty-two
pieces of choice and popular vocal music. full
music and piano accompaniment. The music
is finely printed upon heavy paper with very
attractive cover. The following are the titles
of the songs and ballads contained in the Fa.
vorite Album: As1'd nothing Else to Do; The
Dear Old Songs OF Home; Mother. Watch the
Little feet; Oh, You Pretty Blue-Eyed Witch !;
Blue Eyes; Katy's Letter; The Passing Bell;
Saw Esau Kissing Kate; Won't You Tell Me
Why. Robin; The Old Garden Gate; Down Be-
low the Waving Lindens; FADED Leaves All
Among the Summer Roses; Touch the Harp
Gently. Ny Pretty Louise; I Really Don't
Think Shall Marry; Dreaming of Home; The
Old Cottage Clock; Across the Sea; There's a
Silver Lining to Every Cloud; Strangers Yet;
Not Yet; Somebody; A Year Ago; Bachelors
Hall; Ruth and I; Good Night; One Happy
Year Ago; Jennie In the Orchard; The Old
Barn Gate; Jacks FAREWELL Polly; Whisper
in the Twilight. This is a very fine Collection
of real vocal gems. and gotten up in very hand
some style. Published in the usual way and
bought at a music store these 80 pieces would
cost you $l1.20.
The Holidays are past and we must close out
our stock at once Will send the entire collection
well wrapped and postpaid for only IS cents or
four for Sl.O0 ORDERS FILLED SAME DAY RE-
CEIvED. By getting three of your friends, you
secure your own free. Address, HOLIDAY PUB
Lining Co., BUFFALO, N. Y. jan5-6t
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

Wilt GRADY BE SENAToR.-[N. Y. Her
aid Washington correspondence. IA strong
effort will be made to induce Henry W.
Grady, the young Atlanta journalist, to &C
cept an election as Mr.. Browns successor.
Excepting Mr.. Brown, Mr.. Grady is the
most popular Democrat in Georgia. The
Legislature, it is said, would be almost
solidly in his favor. The only difficulty his
friends apprshend would be to induce him
to accept. Mr.. Grady, however, prefers his
journalistic duties to seat in the Senate.
In the judgment of his political friends here
he would be unwise to make the change
He yields an immeasurably great influence
in his present position, they claim, than he
could hope to fer many years to come as a
member of the United States Senate.
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StauntOn Markets.
SPECTATOR OFFICE,

Stanton. Va. Jan. IL, 1887.
Referring to an editorial in this issue of the
SPECTATOR the interested reader will find COM
ments upon the wheat-supply as the facts war
ranted the views and conclusions therein ex-
further advance has been realized, and 80 cents
has been paid for good wheat by our Dealers
This is fully up to the relative standing our
market should maintain to the larger and con-
trolling centers of trade, where slight adj
verse feeling prevailed since the advance
which caused corresponding quotations here.
These little ups-and-downs are well under
stood as the result of the pressure by the
"bears' is made effective. but the conclusion
is always a steady rise. and will SO continue
till the full standard is reached. This is made
very plain in the article referred to in the quo
tations it contains from one of the best author
tiles on the subject. The offerings are very
good for the season, and many holders are sat-
isfied to sell now.
There is nothing material in the price-cur-
rent, or that involves changes since last week.
except dressed pork, which, for reasons then
explained, has continued to advance, and is
now quoted 81 cents per pound.
Poultry is in good supply at the following
quotations.: Live turkeys, cents per pound
chickens. Is cents piece; ducks, COT geese, 81:
dressed turkeys, 10 cents per pound; ducks. 6
to 10; chickens, 7 8; eese, 8.
Fresh butter and eggs are fl rm at quotations
and not in the quantity desired
1.-THE quotations are wholesale, no tretaa,l
Country Produce.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

HUNG HIMsELF.-Mr. Michael Lohr. of
near Tenth Legion, in this county, COM
mitted suicide on the Goth of December, by
hanging himself.
He ate very hearty breakfast, and ap-
peared in his usual health, and had assisted
in the work Of the farm. Shortly after
breakfast he went to the barn and hanged
himself with a coupling strap. 1t was not
very long before he was found, but life was
extinct. Coroner L. H. OFT, of Harrison
burg, was notified of his death, but no in
quest was held, as he deemed it unnecessary.
He was about go years of age, and was
married the second time, and is said to have
Rockingham Register, Jan. 9Th.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

RECEPTIoN.-On next Friday evening, 18th
inst, the Ladies' Auxiliary" will give an
other of their delightful receptions to the
members of the young Mems Christian Asso-
ciation.n Besides the vocal feature of this &C
casion, the company will be entertained with
music and Rotations. Refreshments will be
served during the evening-all of which will
be free Tickets of admission will be Issued,
and are not transferable. Room open from
1870 to 10 P. NJ
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Legs reduced to So per half dozen, and IS per
dozen. jan5-6t


HAaTTla&eSs
On Wednesday last, the 18th instant. at "West
HILL" the residence, few miles from this city,
of Henry Harrison. Esq, the father of the
bride. Rev. W. @. Hullihen united in marriage
Thos. Davis Ransom, Esq, and Miss Janet
Ravenscroft Harrison. The groom is a promf-
nent and able lawyer of the Staunton bar, and
in all respects ranks in this community as
prinus inter primes, and of the bride it is suf-
ieient to say that she is worthy to be the COM
panion and helpmate of the groom.
On Wednesday evening last, the 5th instant,
in the Chapel of the Virginia Female Institute.
Of which Mrs. J. E. B. Stuart Is Principal, her
accomplished daughter, Miss Virginia P. Stuart.
was married to Mr.. Robert Page Waller, a
prominent citizen of Norfolk. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. W. @. Hullihen.
The bride was given away by her mother.
Very handsome presents were received by the
bride. including one from Gen. Jubal Early;
another from the Stuart Horse Guard of Rich
mond, and Gen. Cooke, Gen. Custis Lee and
Gen. Eppa Hunton. Just as the ceremony was
over a telegram of congratulations was handed
the bride from Count Won Borcke, at his ca stle
in Prussia who was on her fathers staff. The
groom was attended by his brother, Lieut..
Waller, u. s. N, in full uniform. The newly
married couple left on the morning train for
the North.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

Sauuton, December 10Th, 1886.
ITO George P. Sheets. EX'or of Jonathan
L SHEETS, decd piaintif, and Louisa ]. Root
In her own right and Executrix of Jesse H.
merland Root, infants, and j. n. Ryan. Guar
dian ad Item of said infants, Defendants, In
certain suit now pending in chancery In the
SHEETS. Ex'oR, j., VS.. RooT's Ex'Tx, ]. H,
AND AIS; and to Woodbridge. Travers Co.,
petitioners in said suit, and others interested
therein, especially ALL CREDITORS OF ESSE II
Root, DECD, Take notice. that I have fixed
upon
Wednesday, the oh day of February. 1887,
at my office, in Staunton, Va, as the time and
place, when and where, shall commence and
proceed to take, state, and settle an account OF
the debts against the estate of Jesse II. Root,
decd, and in all other respects execute the or.
ders eff reference in this cause, entered on the
10th of November, 1885. and the 18th of Novem-
Der, 1886, respectively.
dsc29-4t T. W. GREEN SMITH, Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

Some of our most prominent citizens have
been cured of chronic rheumatism by that
wonderful pain banisher, Salvation Oil. Price
% cents.
"Why, Jones, what a ho(a)rse you have in
your throat" "Yes, raised it from col(d)t
in my head. I've too much live stock" "Well
like cures like: DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will
cure you. The Bull will quickly scare the
ho[a)rse away,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
The Ece-Harvest.

Since the holidays, the weather has been dry
and cold. The ice.crop could not be better,
and 1t has been gathered in great abundance
Perhaps all the residents of the city who have
ice-houses have filled them, and the dealers
have packed their large storage space to COM
pleteness.
The scene at the Fair Grounds during the
past week was one of much interest to visitors
as well as to the worthy lessee. Mr.. Tanneh1ii.
who has pushed his business with great energy
and richly deserves the thanks OF the COM
munity as well as good patronage Tor putting
by as large supply of ice.-a luxury in SICK
ness and health-as may be needed. large
quantity of the ice was as much as eight inches
thick. From twenty-five to forty wagons have
been running daily between the Fair Grounds
lake and the city, and the hoisting machine
propelled by steam has been at work day and
night till the large packing house. 100 feet long,
50 wide, and 25 high, has been filled to over
flowing The ice was placed down in blocks OF
from 20 to 80 inches each way, and much OF IL
of the thickness named above. The ice-plow
In use by Mr.. Tannehill does its work well and
with quick dispatch. only requiring three men
to propel and guide it.
Whilst there was constant active work going
on at the Northern end of the lake in blowing
rows through the ice and drawing the block
sheets to shore, and in hoisting it. requiring
forty or fifty men to dispatch the work. the
scene at the Southern end was picturesque
with young life and amusement as the skaters
glided in every direction over its CLASSY sur
face. Misses and boys were all grouped pro-
miscuously in the enjoyment Of mid winter
pleasures which come in this way. They come
but once year. and are generally Of short du-
ration, but are the more welcome on that ac-
count.
The Fair Grounds lake is a gem in many,
ways, and the city should see to it that there
or its adjacent territory, park and drives and
walks should be added for the comforts and
pleasures all desire. which in location are
nowhere SO fortunate as when they surround
beautiful lake.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
Mile Rhea at the Opera House ON
Wednesday night. the 10th inst.


1t affords us pleasure to announce that Mile
Rhea, the splendid French actress, who. a year
ago, so pleas ed all who witnessed her perform
ance on that occasion, will appear again in the
Opera-House on Wednesday night, the 10th
inst, in the rendition of the entertaining and
amusing comedy entitled 1.-THE WIDOW" an
adaptation from French comedy by Meilhac
and Halevy. two Of the best French writers and
dramatists.
This play affords Mile Rhea ample scope for
the display of her varied talents. and an OPP
portunity to wear her most gorgeous dresses.-
Incidental to the comedy, Mile Rhea will
wear her famous Queen OF Holland dress
which she purchased in Paris for ten thousand
francs. The Company supporting MIL Rhea is
said to be the best she has ever had, and the
ladies are all represented to be talented and
beautiful. It is useless to say more, for all
who can. will be sure to go to witness this
beautiful play, magntfcently acted, and
gorgeousy costumed.
The Box sheet for sale of reserved seats will
be opened at Oliviers Bookstore tomorrow
Thursday-morning at 10 O'Clock sharp.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
MiddiebrOOk News.

On last Thursday night, at the residence of
her husband in this place, Mrs. Matilda Shell
ton died very suddenly of heart disease. She
arose from the bed upon which she was lying
to walk across the room, when she fell dead
without groan. Deceased was member of
the Reformed Church for q number of years.
She was the mother of ten children, all of
them living and married. She was about 8S
years of age.
Harry Johnson, very highly respected old
colored man. died at his home in this place on
Saturday evening last. of Brights disease.
The roads have been very icy for some time,
making 1t very difficult 10 get about.
Shooting-matche are now in order in this
vicinity. There is to be one at D. M. Smith g
on Saturday, the 23rd inst, for clocks, a shot
gun, and a sleigh-the match to take place in
this village.
There is some talk that a prominent young
farmer is going to take unto himselfa wife on
Wednesday. Particulars ext week.
More anon. CARA.
See the fine line of TOOTH BRUSHES and HAIR
OF n IL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
WILSON'S CHICKEN POWDERS cure Cholera
Sold only by g. G. CHILD. janl2
Death of VIM. III. shirley, ESQ.

It seldom happens that SO large concourse
of friends assemble TO pay the last sad tribute
to the departed, as on last Sabbath accompa-
MED the remains of the late VIM. n. Shirley to
Thinking Spring Church, where the sermon
was preached by the pastor. Rev. Mr.. Preston,
from Eco vii: l.: "a good man is better than
precious ointment" Whilst in no sense a eu-
iogy, but an impressive and practical sermon,
vet it was fitting tribute to the life Just end
ed, OF a faithful, jealous officer of the Church,
a kind neighbor, worthy citizen. and an af-
fectionate husband and father. Mr.. Shirley
has, for many years. been deacon of Thinking
Spring Church. He was the youngest child of
the late George Shirley, and though in his 62nd
year was the first to follow his parents, both of
whom have been called to rest.
He leaves a widow and eight children, six
SON and two daughters.
The pall-bearers were Capt c. B. Coiner,
Messrs. John Paul. Samuel Kerr, ]. 7. Black,
Samuel Il. Steele, and Capt G. Julian Pratt.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
How 70 Gain Flesh and Strength.

Use after each meal Scoft's Emulsion with
Hypophosphites. 1t is as palatable as milk
and easily digested. The rapidity with which
delicate people improve with its use is wonder
full. Use it and try your weight. AS remedy
for Consumption, Throat affections. and
Bronchitis, it is unequalled.
Please read: 81 used Scotts's Emulsion in
child eight months old with good results He
gained four pounds in very short time.''-
THO. PRIM. NJ. D., Alabama. II gave SCOTS
Emulsion to a gentleman 65 years old troubled
with Chronic Bronchitic, with the most ex-
cellent results."-J. c. CAsoN, Broken Arrow,
Ala.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

Western reports confirm the opinion Of the
East that Days Horse Powder is the best.
All that have used it pronounce DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup the best medicine known for
small children.
Why suffer the tortures of indigestion when
one bottle of DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pills will
cure you.
The leading perfume, Drexei's Bell Cologne.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

CHAMBER OF Commemorative Chamber OF
Commerce was in monthly session last night,
R. W. Burke, Esq, in the chair. Messrs
Hutchinson and Hamrick, from the committee
appointed to confer in relation to the estab-
lishment of a telephons service between Staun-
ton and Monterey and the Western interior,
reported the result of their Investigations so
far as made. The matter was continued in,
the hands of the committee.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
DURKE'S SPLEEDID LIVERY FOR
ID THE SEASON OF 1855.

Burke's Splendid Livery is even in finer con-
dition than ever. His elegant match teams,
new and fine vehicles. and stylish turnouts are
the pride of the city, and the best in the South.
at the stables are a pair of fine Fairbanks
scales on which horses can be weighed.
also keep on hand fine selection of riding
and driving horses, for sale at reasonable
carriages. buggies, and wagons of every de-
soription, in excellent condition, which will
be sold or traded on accommodating terms as
cheap as 1t can be done in Staunton.
Parties visiting the city can have their horses
fed by day, week. or month on moderate terms.
Horses can be kept here as reasonable as any
where else in the city, and it will be to the in
terest of those buying or selling to see me.
Have also turned part of my place into
hitching department, where horses will be
hitched and well taken care of.
Also, our baggage transfer.-Parties can have
their baggage called for at any time of day or
night and will receiver prompt attention. Call at
the old stand. Respectfully,
sepS 'S6-tf EDWARD BURKE,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

STAUNToN LODGE 1. o. o. F. No 45.-On the
night of the 9th inst, the officers of Staunton
Lodge 1. o. o. F. No. As. had the installation of
officers for the ensuing year as follows:-Noble
Grand w T. McCue; Vice Grand, c. NJ. Keb-
linger; Secretary, N. M. Warner; Treasurer W.
NJ. simpson; Financial Secretary, N. Argen-
BRIGHT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.
Cfnnnfon Na nao 9th 1909


TN the Chancery cause of CRAIG. R. S. VS.
L CRABILL, 8. j., &C., now pending in the
and Defendants, and all. LIEN CREDITORS o.
SAMUEL j. CRABILL are hereby notified thai
in pursuance of an order in said cause enter
ed on the 10th of November, 1886. l shall, at my
office in Staunton. on
Saturday, the 9th day Of February, 1887,
proceed to take, state, and settle an account
showing the real estate of the said Samuel
Crabin with its fee simple and rental values
as also the liens binding thereon in the order OF
their priority and such other matters as may
deem pertinent, or any party in interest may
require, at which time and place you are re
Quired to attend and prove your claims, II any
you have, ]. W. GREEN SMITH,
dec29-4t Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

The usual treatment of catarrh Is very
unsatisfactory, as thousands of despairing pa
tients can testify. On this point trustworthy
medical writer says: Proper local treatment
is positively necessary to success, but many,
If not most of the remedies in general use by
physicians afford but temporary benefit. A
cure certainly cannot be expected from snuffs.
powders, douches and washes" Ely's Cream
Balm is remedy which combines the import
ant requisites of quick action. specific cura-
tive power with perfect safety and pleasant
ness to the patient.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

RESIDENCE OF Col. S. BROWN ALLEN
BURNED.-The news was received here yester-
day that the residence of Col. s. Brown Allen
in jennings Gap in this county was burned
with it's contents, on the night before-Mon-
day night. We were informed that but little
if anything, was saved, and that the property
was not insured. 1t was a cold night for 9
family to be burned out of house and home
AS usual defective fiue was the cause.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
nag A STANDARD RE

BaF A STANDARD REMEDY
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, which has
stood the test of thirty years trial, has lived
to see Universal Paneceas," "Cure Ais" and
the like, rise, flourish, and collapse, neya
again to be revived. We do not mean by
STANDARD Remedy" some quack nostrum OF
sweetened water and bitter herbs, highly in
hated with the certificates of men of straw.
warranted good for everything, but fit for
nothing. When we use the term STANDARD
Remedy we mean as applied to a certain REM
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dysents-
ry, Diarrhoea, Cramp Collie. Cholera Morbus,
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and all
diseases arising from disordered condition OF
the stomach and bowels. and as such we REQ
ommend BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS,
medicine that has, by its merits. gradually
worked itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South.
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poisons, may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes.
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
E. BAKER, Proprietor,
oh nnd
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G. w. HU
2lst Dec, 1886. G. W. WA

Herewith express my grateful acknowledg-
ments to our many customers for their long
continued patronage, which they have so lib
era lily given, and wish each one to feel that
they have, in heir measure, contributed to the
business prosperity the house now enjoys.
I commend to you my successors, and ask
that you will continue to them the same
hearty support which ycu have given me. y.
ian5.3t G. W. HUNTER.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

REV. DR.. T. DEWITT TALMAGR-This dis
tinguished and eloquent minister has accepted
an invitation to deliver the annual address to
the Literary Societies of Washington and Lee
University at Lexington On the 18th Of June
next.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12
SEyEN NEW AND CHEAP TENE-

NEVEN NEW AND CHEAP TENE-
y MENTS FOR SALE.-The undersigned
offers for sale the seven Frame Tene- "a
ments on Gooch street (Sears' Hill), for Hs95
sale. Each has large and small rooms; s4slR
is located on lot 40 feet front and so feet deep.
Water on each lot. The buildings are new und
n good repair, and are approached by good
street. The terms are low and afford an excel
lent opportunity to secure q comfortable little
home. The down payment asked is small and
the time for the other payments will be made
to suit the purchaser. G. G. GOOCH,
dec2Q-4t Stanton Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-01-12

THE WORD AND THE WAY"-MARIoN
TRACT DEPosIToRY.-We have received copy
of the January number of The Word and the
Way-a gem of moral and religious literature
an eight-page monthly published by the
Marion Tract Depository, Saratoga. N. Y, at
25 cents year.
The Marion Tract Depository is purely be-
neyolent and Christian enterprise devoted to
the dissemination of religious literature. The
founder, Dr. Kendall, about two years ago. lost
his only daughter, Marion, a child of rare
piety and loneliness, and he has commemora-
lively christened the society in her honor.
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Schmidts Horse and Cattle Powders
to be had at CHILD'S Drug Store. janl2

Book AND STATIONERY BUsINEsS-A NEW
FIRM-The we'll known book and stationery
business heretofore conducted by Hunter & Co.,
will hereafter go forward under the style of
of Warden q Co, Mr.. Hunter retiring. Mr..
Warden has been thoroughly identified in the
past with the house, and in great degree con-
tributed to its success. Assuming the direct
control. a larger patronage than ever awaits
him, because no young man has more justly
earned recognition from the public and none
more deserving a generous support.